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Financial Intermediation
US
updated a month ago

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Moody's Investors Service, Inc., a leading global credit rating agency, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1909, Moody's has established itself as a cornerstone of the financial services industry, providing critical insights into credit risk and investment decisions. The company offers a range of core products and services, including credit ratings, research, and risk analysis, which are distinguished by their rigorous methodologies and comprehensive data. Moody's unique position in the market is underscored by its commitment to transparency and accuracy, making it a trusted resource for investors and financial institutions worldwide. With a strong reputation for reliability, Moody's has achieved notable milestones, including its role in shaping global financial markets and influencing investment strategies. As a key player in the credit ratings sector, Moody's continues to set industry standards and drive innovation in risk assessment.

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How does Moody's Investors Service, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

81

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.'s score of 81 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Moody's Investors Service, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Moody's Corporation

Moody's Investors Service, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Moody's Investors Service has not publicly disclosed any reduction targets or specific climate initiatives. However, it is important to note that any potential climate commitments or emissions data may be inherited from its parent company, Moody's Corporation. This includes participation in initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Moody's Corporation. Given the absence of direct emissions data and reduction targets, it is unclear how Moody's Investors Service is addressing its carbon footprint or climate impact. The company may align its strategies with broader corporate sustainability goals set by its parent organisation, but specific details remain unspecified.

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6,500,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Moody's Investors Service, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Moody's Investors Service, Inc.'s primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Moody's Investors Service, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 70% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
70%
Business Travel
15%
Investments
7%
Capital Goods
5%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Moody's Investors Service, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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